FUN FACTS & RANDOMS
What is the most common phobia overall?
Fear of heights (Acrophobia)
What is the most common mental health disorder in the United States?
Anxiety disorders
What must be obtained before releasing client information?
Release of Information (ROI)
What movie features a psychologist treating a child who says “I see dead people”?
The Sixth Sense
What part of the brain is responsible for emotional reactions and fear?
Amygdala
What famous psychologist created the hierarchy of needs?
Abraham Maslow
What diagnosis requires at least 2 weeks of symptoms but specifically excludes a history of mania or hypomania?
Major Depressive Disorder
What law protects the privacy of health information?
HIPPA
What Disney movie is often used to explain emotions inside the brain?
Inside Out
What part of the brain is responsible for decision-making and impulse control?
Prefrontal cortex
What vitamin deficiency is commonly linked to low mood?
Vitamin D
What diagnosis requires symptoms following a stressor within 3 months but does NOT meet criteria for another disorder?
Adjustment Disorder
What federal regulation specifically protects substance use treatment records?
42 CFR Part 2
What TV show features a therapist named Dr. Melfi?
The Sopranos
What term describes the brain’s ability to change and adapt over time?
Neuroplasticity
What treatment once used in mental hospitals involved surgically altering the brain and is now considered unethical?
Lobotomy
What disorder can be diagnosed when symptoms of depression persist for at least 2 years but may not meet full MDD criteria?
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
How long is a typical Release of Information (ROI) valid for if not otherwise specified?
1 year
What movie is about a math genius with a therapist saying “It’s not your fault”?
Good Will Hunting
What nervous system controls “fight or flight”?
Sympathetic nervous system
What is it called when a song gets stuck in your head on repeat?
Earworm
Double Jeopardy: Double points if correct
A client presents with mood swings, impulsivity, and unstable relationships. What is the key factor that differentiates Borderline Personality Disorder from Bipolar Disorder?
Duration/episodic vs pervasive pattern (BPD is chronic, Bipolar is episodic)
At what age in North Carolina can a minor start consenting to their own mental health, substance use, or STI-related services?
12
What show features a therapist who solves crimes while doing therapy sessions?
Lucifer
What nervous system helps calm the body back down?
Parasympathetic nervous system